What would happen if Parade was mounted today?

Yes that is right in theory but that’s not what I’m observing re: attitudes towards Jews even outside Israel right now. It seems pretty brutal. 

binau said: "Do you think if the Parade revival was on Broadway today vs when it was, there would be controversy given current world events? I’m not asking if there should be controversy or not (I don’t think there should be as a moral principle). I’m more asking what you think would happen."

They're "protesting" at synagogues and hospitals-- i have no doubt there would be protests at this, too. But like the neonazis that protested last year, they'd have their moment, and they'd disappear once properly ignored.

I dont know that I would totally dismiss this question. Antisemites have long had a fixation on Leo Frank, but the case’s impact is newly relevant again because it resulted in the formation of the Anti-Defamation League, which has come under heavy criticism and scrutiny because of its defense of Israel and its expansion of the definition of antisemitism to include criticism of Israel.  
I could easily see a situation in which this specific show causes more of an impact if it were done today instead of last year. Professional idiot Candace Owens just recently tweeted (extremely offensively, inaccurately) about Frank and the connection of these to the ADL. The ADL is being heavily protested by pro-Palestinian activists, as well- and they’re protesting many organizations and individual they deem “Zionist”. It’s not far of a leap to imagine the production gaining unwanted attention from highly energized and more extreme activists. 

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I’m sorry but this is the stupidest (and not to mention antisemitic) question i've seen asked on here??? Like?? There was literally a protest outside the theater on the first preview. And the show was on Broadway less than a year ago. 

Antisemitism is at its peak right now, and there doesn’t need to be a major world event for a show to have different feedback / controversy Like the person above said it has nothing to do with israel. However the reason it did so well was not only Ben Platt, who is Jewish, but there are audiences CRAVING Jewish stories right now on Broadway.

Please think before you send an idiotic message like this again.

theatrekidnerd said: "I’m sorry but this is the stupidest(and not to mention antisemitic) questioni've seen asked on here??? Like?? There was literally a protest outside the theater on the first preview. And the show was on Broadway less than a year ago.

Antisemitism is at its peak right now, and there doesn’t need to be a major world event for a show to have different feedback / controversy Like the person above said it has nothing to do with israel. However the reason it did so well was not only Ben Platt, who is Jewish, but there are audiences CRAVING Jewish stories right now on Broadway.

Please think before you send an idiotic message like this again."

Please ignore this insane response, and ask whatever questions you want. Its a valid question to which we will never know the answer-- these protesters want attention and certainly do not limit themselves to protesting governments or state institutions. but the point above re French Republic is a good one- suggests their focus is not on broadway. 

theatrekidnerd said: "I’m sorry but this is the stupidest(and not to mention antisemitic) questioni've seen asked on here??? Like?? There was literally a protest outside the theater on the first preview. And the show was on Broadway less than a year ago.

Antisemitism is at its peak right now, and there doesn’t need to be a major world event for a show to have different feedback / controversy Like the person above said it has nothing to do with israel. However the reason it did so well was not only Ben Platt, who is Jewish, but there are audiences CRAVING Jewish stories right now on Broadway.

Please think before you send an idiotic message like this again."

LOL gurl, I've been posting here for 16 years, which I think is possibly your age in real life. I'm not about to change - and in fact I think you need to think a little bit yourself because you don't seem to understand how a conversation or a dialogue actually works. I posted the question in genuine good faith, and if people such as yourself don't think there are any factors or changes relevant to the potential issue I'm talking about then I'm completely open to listening and thinking about that. This is how a two-way conversation works. Your response is so childish that it certainly crosses the line for what I think is acceptable. It's rude but it's mostly just boring.

If I knew what the actual answer was I would have made a claim not posed a question, I'm not so narcissistic and arrogant that I literally think I know everything. I am glad that it seems to be easier for you, well why don't you actually help then instead of being so cringeworthy. . 

Updated On: 6/9/24 at 03:03 AM

chrishuyen said: "I know people whose opinions have soured on Prayer for the French Republic in the wake of the Israel protests and felt less inclined to see shows like Harmony because they already felt like there was enough Jewish representation in the media and would rather see other shows."

I know this will come off as hostile to you, one of the few consistently smart/sane voices on these boards, but if i heard someone say they did not want to see a show about the Black or LGBTQ experience because "there was already enough" of that in the media, I'd very loudly call that person the bigot that they are. 

 

 

Hence my disclaimer- i didnt want to sound like I was "coming for" you- i too have heard similar comments, particularly about French Republic (another play about the Jews, its too much) from the very people that would lose their sh*t if they heard anyone say that about, say, The Prom, or The Color Purple. In the last eight months my own politics have seriously been adjusted/realigned as I see such rampant ignorance present itself in a way I genuinely thought reserved for MAGA types. 

but i digress. the comment you shared is representative of why i think the original question by Binau isnt a bad one at all. And I for one am interested in any play/production exploring any topic, if explored interestingly and honestly. Too much to ask for, i guess.